The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Waitrose in Jul 2015
Interview
I had a group interview with 2 otherswhere we were given some issues from customers and we had to come up with an action plan of how to deal with it. We were given a brief which we had 5 minutes to read and make notes. We then had 20 minutes to work together to produce an action plan (3 key issues, solutions, resources needed etc) and write it on flip chart paper. We did not have to present it. We were then taken one by one to have a 1:1 interview. The interviewer was friendly and fairly informal, so it was just like having a chat really. He told me that I had done well in the group chat (apparently they look for asking questions and good listening) and at the end of the interview he told me I definitely had a job but I won't know exactly what until the current year 13 employees find out whether or not they are leaving to go to uni.
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
When have you had to change the way you work? Give details of how and why.
easy ask basic stuff and got the job on the interview
the lady asks about yout availability and you can choose from a range of stores in and around your area which is good
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Waitrose (London, England) in May 2026
Interview
I applied for a Supermarket Assistant vacancy for all SW London stores (If your applying for a London specific vacancy, please ensure you apply ASAP, they only keep the vacancies for London open for 24 hours max), an early application, is always the best application) I am very happy that I have been given an offer! This was honestly one of the best interview/application processes I've been through, everything went smoothly, and on a timely manner. I applied for the role a week ago, and the next day received an email to say I have been invited for an Interview. You then schedule yourself in for an Interview. Literally 2 days after the Interview, I was called and told I have passed the Interview, and they would offer me a vacancy. My best advice would be to research Waitrose' core values and behaviours, and also research company trends. I have put the questions below. Towards the end of the interview, they'll confirm your right to work, your availability, and your preferred locations.
Good process, nice People and not too difficult. Able to pass interviews as many times as needed.
The same as other supermarket jobs, not much more to say to be honest
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